Lagar de Isilla, Ribera del Duero, La Torreta, 2020
"Viña La Torreta hails from a 73-year-old vineyard of the same name in Langa de Duero. Pairing Tinto Fino with 8% co-planted Albillo Mayor, it's serious, structured and focused, with a hint of good reduction, toasty 50% new wood,... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionRibera Del Duero
GrowerEl Lagar de Isilla
Grape VarietyTempranillo
Vintage2020
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeLAH820
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is Spanish red wine, with Rioja being its showroom.
Origins
- Tempranillo vines were (possibly) originally brought to Spain, as variants of Pinot Noir (Burgundy) or Cabernet Franc (Bordeaux) from monasteries in Northern France by pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.
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Lagar de Isilla, Ribera del Duero, La Torreta, 2020
"Viña La Torreta hails from a 73-year-old vineyard of the same name in Langa de Duero. Pairing Tinto Fino with 8% co-planted Albillo Mayor, it's serious, structured and focused, with a hint of good reduction, toasty 50% new wood, plum, damson and redcurrant fruit and the tannic backbone to age in bottle." 94/100. Drink 2024-30, Tim Atkin MW, Ribera del Duero 2023 Top 100
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One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
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